Category Archives: BlahBlahBlah

A Quick Castle Update

Posted on June 1, 2009 by

Hmm, so what’s been happening now we’ve been open for 2 months? Our Shop and Cafe are both open at 11am, 1 hour before the Castle opens.  This seems to be popular, and I’ve met many visitors using these facilities … Continue reading →

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My Second Blogoversary

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

It was our second year in the blogosphere yesterday.  That’s 469 posts and 2744 comments worth.  Thanks to everyone who has commented/viewed so far. Happy Blogoversary to me!  Does this mean I get presents too? Here’s a few firsts: My … Continue reading →

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The Teddy Bear Orphanage Is Go!

Posted on April 13, 2009 by

I’ve probably mentioned before that we do a few small fund raising things to raise extra money for projects at the castle.  The main one for the last couple of years has been selling second hand books that have kindly … Continue reading →

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The End of An Era

Posted on April 5, 2009 by

Been thinking about some family friends of ours in Austria, who have now retired.  They shut up their family run hotel for the last time on the 31 March. Wishing them a wonderful retirement, plus cue gratuitous Kitzbuehel picture.  One … Continue reading →

Posted in BlahBlahBlah, Photos, Places to go | 4 Comments

So What Have I Been Doing?

Posted on April 1, 2009 by

Since the 2008 castle season finished on the 31 October (plus our own personal castle hunting season), some of you might have been wanting to know what I’ve been up to during the Winter.  Well, those bits that I haven’t … Continue reading →

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High Priestess

Posted on March 22, 2009 by

Saw this over at Everyday Tarot and thought it was quite an interesting one. You Scored as II – The High PriestessThe High Priestess is a card of intuition, instinct and hidden knowledge. She knows all your secrets, you can … Continue reading →

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Castle Fraser Opening for 2009

Posted on March 21, 2009 by

Well, it’s that time of the year again – the castle will be re-opening for the 2009 season very shortly. The NTS have made many changes in the way that properties are open this year, so please find our new … Continue reading →

Posted in BlahBlahBlah, History, Places to go | 2 Comments

And It’s Goodbye From Me, Entrecarders

Posted on March 15, 2009 by

Attention Entrecard friends: due to the recent advertising changes, I believe that EC is no longer the place for me.  I simply used the service to find other blogs, and have ‘met’ and read many nice people and blogs in … Continue reading →

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Time For a New Castle, I Think

Posted on March 3, 2009 by

I know some of you were going to set up with me and buy Tillycairn Castle a while ago, but I’ve just discovered another on the market that I think we’ll have to add to our empire. Midmar Castle is … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, BlahBlahBlah, History | 7 Comments

Snow Go

Posted on February 8, 2009 by

I’m used to living in an area that will have a fair amount of snow every year, but the amount we’ve had over the past week is just ridiculous.  I have now been under house arrest since Thursday, and only … Continue reading →

Posted in BlahBlahBlah, Weather | 8 Comments